From:
John Hawkins
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
11 Nov [1799]
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/22/98, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Objects to [Ferdinand Lucas] Bauer [(1760-1826), botanical artist] proposal to either be sole artist for "Flora Graeca" or to form a school of artists; proposes both Bauer and [Daniel] Mackenzie be employed. Refers ultimate decision to Sir Joseph Banks. Their dependence on Bauer's assistance.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London